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Friday, October 17, 2014

Sometimes you have to
lose your way before finding the right track.The roar of a bike engine. The vibration between her thighs. The feel of cool
darkness kissing her skin as she coasts along twisty back roads at night—Melody
Lachlan lives for these things. Ever since Mel and her best friend Darla
escaped their small, backwoods town, they’ve traveled the countryside in search
of fast rides, tatted bikers, and good times.A self-proclaimed poet and lover of all things free, Mel views her life as one
long bike ride—with pit stops along the way to numb the pain. But she never saw
herself as a junkie. Party as hard as you ride. That’s her motto…until a tragic
night steals her soul. Then she’s forced to delve below the surface, to where
her demons rage.When she meets recovered drug addict Boone Randall, she’s more likely to deck
him than kiss his dimple-adorable face. She doesn’t want his help; doesn’t want
to own up to her part in that night. She just wants to do her time and keep her
promise to her friend. Yet Boone challenges Mel, and soon she doesn’t mind
sharing the road. Only when Boone’s own secret demons threaten their newfound,
fragile security, Mel’s course becomes rocky, and she must decide if letting
her well-worn track marks fade is worth finding a new path. Told from Dual point of view from Melody and Boone, this is a New Adult
Contemporary Romance intended for readers seventeen years of age and older.

I’m not sure which I’m rooting for. Just as I wasn’t sure
yesterday if I wanted her to accept my rejection—or push past all my barriers
and tell me to fuck off, she was taking control. I lied when I told myself I
was relieved; I wanted this girl to scare the shit out of me, to make me react.

Her throaty voice cuts through the suffocating fear
creeping over me. “I got a letter. From a friend. He’s just been released from
jail.”

I notice the folded paper in her hand. Her fingertips
pinching the paper, holding it away from herself. “That’s good news.” It’s not
a statement; it’s a question.

She nods. “Yeah.”

Silence thickens between us.

“Walk?” I offer, hoping I can get her out of whatever
funk this friend has caused.

Nodding again, she picks herself off the floor and folds
the letter to make it smaller. She stuffs it into the back pocket of her jean
skirt before saying, “So how did you fair with the blue balls yesterday? You
seem to be walking all right.”

A chuckle slips out. I know she’s avoiding. Doesn’t want
to talk about the letter or her friend, so I can roll with her punches. “Worst
case I ever had.” And that’s no lie. I thought long and hard about jerking my
dick to kingdom come, but I settled for blue balls. An extra little dose of
punishment for almost fucking up.

“And that’s the best compliment I’ve ever had. Thanks,
Boone.” She nudges me with her shoulder as I shake my head.

As soon as we step outside, I drop my shades over my eyes
and instantly regret my idea. For the seconds I was entranced with Mel’s pain,
with her, I forgot about the sky-high heat index. “Shit. If there was ever a
month to get the fuck out of Florida,”
I say.

“No shit,” she agrees. Turning to face me, she adds, “You
do have a bike. Well, sort of. Not sure I classify your Bonnie bobber as one,
really…” she trails off, and I let the slight against my bike slide. I figured
her for an all American girl. “But we could Bonnie and Clyde
our way to Sturgis. Pun totally intended.” She winks. “There’s always, like, a
crazy aftermath of drag races and parties following the rally.”

I want to think she’s joking. But I have a sure feeling
in the pit of my stomach that if I offered her to leave right now, she’d hop on
the back of my bike. No questions. And suddenly, there’s a sickness gripping my
gut to match that feeling—I want that.

At some point, whether it was the moment she touched me,
the heated look in her eyes, or the second I saw the hopelessness forming
around her in the hall…a line was crossed. There’s no walking away now.

This girl will break me.

And I’ll beg her to do it.

We reach the benches near the basketball court and she
slides onto the top seatback. I lick my lips, thankful for my shades as my gaze
travels up her creamy legs to her thighs. I imagine running my hand up that
same course. Under her skirt…

Fucking hell. At some point, I’m going to have to wear my
dick out. I should beat the hell out of it each time before I see her. I’m like
a horny teen getting a taste of porn for the first time. It’s embarrassing.

I’ve gone almost a year with no real temptations. Where
the hell did this girl come from? She blindsided me.

Pressing the boundaries of both the psyche and the heart, Sam and Holden embark on a dangerous journey that will test the limits of love.

Sam Wintry’s life used to be almost perfect. She was engaged to her childhood best friend and high school sweetheart, Tyler Marks, planning an amazing cross-country honeymoon during her college break. But after a hit-and-run leaves her in ruin, she begins seeing Tyler’s fractured, ghostly presence, and her family believes she’s losing her mind. Not until she completes their journey, stopping along the way to scatter Tyler's remains, will Tyler be able cross over. Only...is Sam ready for him to leave her?

When the black sheep of the Marks' family, Holden Marks, returns to check on Tyler's case, Sam convinces him to give her his brother's ashes. Despite their shaky history, she needs him...plus, he owes it to Sam and his brother. What she doesn’t count on is Holden’s relentlessness to go on the trip.

On the road, Holden realizes just how unhinged Sam has become. Dealing with her psychosis forces him to confront his dark past, making it harder to keep secrets hidden that should remain buried. Especially from Sam, the only woman he’s ever loved. And as Sam starts to unravel the truth, she begins to question if the brother she's unwillingly falling for again is in an even darker place than her.

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Sir
Renaud de Pierrepont, the Norman
knight known as the Red Wolf for the beast he slayed with his bare hands, hoped
to gain lands with his sword. A year after the Conquest, King William rewards
his favored knight with Talisand, the lands of an English thegn slain at
Hastings, and orders him to wed Lady Serena, the heiress that goes with them.

SHE
WOULD LOVE HIM AGAINST HER WILL

Serena
wants nothing to do with the fierce warrior to whom she has been unwillingly
given, the knight who may have killed her father. When she learns the Red Wolf
is coming to claim her, she dyes her flaxen hair brown and flees, disguised as
a servant, determined to one day regain her lands. But her escape goes awry and
she is brought back to live among her people, though not unnoticed by the new
Norman lord.

Deprived
of his promised bride, the Red Wolf turns his attention to the comely servant
girl hoping to woo her to his bed. But the wench resists, claiming she hates
all Normans.

As
the passion between them rises, Serena wonders, can she deny the Norman her body? Or her
heart?

Sir Renaud de Pierrepont, AKA the Red Wolf is no stranger to
battles but his hardest battle has yet to be won.

Lady Serena will not stand by and let a Norman rule over her
lands. She dyes her hair and pretends to be a servant. But what if the only
person she is lying to is herself?

The Red wolf meets his match in the Lady Serena and one or
both of them will surrender.

Serena’s life has been turned upside down. Her father was
killed in the battle of Hastings and her brother
is in Scotland.
Then she gets word that she is to marry a Norman
and not just any Norman,
but the Red Wolf. I think any lady would have done the same thing she did, flee.
I glad she gets caught. *gasp* I know, but Ren and his knights aren’t all that
bad. :D They live by a code and Ren expects all of them to follow. Of course
there has to be a bad seed in the bunch and that had you guessing throughout
the book. When is he going to show up, is someone going to die? I’m pretty sure
I don’t have any nails left. Lol

Although most of the book rings true, it is not entirely
true. The author explains all that in the back of the book which I thought was
pretty neat. I’m not a real history buff, but I like my historical romances and
I particularly like when two opposing side come together. Nothing makes me
smile more than the surrender of two hearts. :D I thank the author for this
wonderful story. I want to have it on my shelf. I can see myself reading this
again and I recommend it to all my followers. You will not be disappointed.

Overall: The Wolf has claimed my heart and I’m sure he will
claim yours as well. Battles of many kinds are in this book as well as romance
and hard decisions. The Red Wolf’s Prize is a prize indeed. It has everything
you could want in a book. : D

Serena: I always admire a strong and willful lead. Serena
cares about her people and she does what she thinks is best for them. She is
has a killer aim with a bow and she has a beautiful singing voice. Its no
wonder all the men love her.

Red Wolf/Ren: He is loyal to William and intends to claim
his prize, which is Serena. He is a fair man and has a bit of a soft side. He
is all male, but when he is around Serena he can’t control himself. Has the mighty
wolf been tamed? You’ll have to read to find out.

There are other memorable characters but it would take
forever to describe all of them. So, I’m going to do a shout out. Sir Geoffroi,
Cassie, Rhodri, Maugris, and Sir Maurin, you guys are awesome!

4 STARS

About the Author

As a child Regan
Walker loved to write stories, particularly about adventure-loving girls, but
by the time she got to college more serious pursuits took priority. One of her
professors encouraged her to pursue the profession of law, which she did. Years
of serving clients in private practice and several stints in high levels of
government gave her a love of international travel and a feel for the demands
of the “Crown” on its subjects. Hence her romance novels often involve a
demanding sovereign who thinks of his subjects as his private talent pool.
Regan lives in San Diego
with her golden retriever, Link, whom she says inspires her every day to relax
and smell the roses. For more information please visit Regan Walker’s website and blog. You
can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

“Mortal Enchantment spins a unique twist on
elemental mythology. This series is not to be missed.”

Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times
Bestselling Author

In Kalin Matthew's world, elementals control the
forces of nature. They are divided into four courts: air, woodland, fire, and
water. At sixteen she will leave the life she's built with her mortal mother.
Kalin will move to Avalon to rule with her father—the elemental king of the air
court. Along the way, she's attacked by a fire court assassin and saved by
Rowan, a swoon-worthy elemental with a questionable past.

Worst of all, she learns her father is
missing.

To rescue him, Kalin will have to work with a
judgmental council and a system of courts too busy accusing each other of
deceit to actually be able to help her. But, they aren’t her biggest challenge.
With the Midwinter’s Ball only five days away, Kalin must take over her
father’s duties, which includes shifting control of the elements—power Kalin
has yet to realize.

As Rowan attempts to train her, a war looms
between the four courts. If Kalin fails, her father will die and the courts
will fall, but the betrayal she’s about to uncover may cost her even more...

Kalin has just turned 16 and that means she is going to
Avalon to be with her father. She has lived in the mortal world her entire life
and doesn’t know what to expect, but before she gets there, trouble ensues. She
gets attacked in the woods and a sexy stranger comes to her rescue. The hard
part is going to trust him and his motives. To make matters worse, when she
arrives in Avalon, her father is missing. Now she must work with a council,
that may or may not have a traitor and learn how to use her powers in a about 5
days. Sounds simple right, not. Kalin must believe in herself before she can do
anything.

Who do you trust when
everyone you’ve met has not given you a reason to trust them? Kalin needs to
find the traitors fast because her father might not have much time left.

Mortal Enchantment starts out where The Shadow Prince ended,
if you’ve read the prequel that is. You know a book is going to be good when it
starts off with a fight scene. It’s too bad Kalin doesn’t know how to use her
powers, yet. It was fun knowing things about Rowan that Kalin didn’t know. I
felt like I was keeping secrets from her. Lol I wanted to raise my hand and say
pick me pick me, I know the answer.

We get a glimpse of some of the elementals powers. I’d like
to get to know more about the water and woodland creatures though. I’m very
satisfied with what I do know. :D I always enjoy a book that has elementals,
they just rock my socks. Kalin was strong during this whole process and I was impressed.
I would have puked everywhere. Another thing this book had was mystery. Who
took the king and why? Oh did I mention romance. Ok maybe not a lot of romance
but there are a lot of swoon worthy moments. I also always impressed when a
author can make the secondary characters just as important as the main ones.
Ariel played a big role in thus book and she was a darling that has a kick-butt
side. Avalon sounded beautiful and I want to visit. I felt like I was there
when she first arrived.

Overall: This was a
kink-butt elemental book and I’m dying to get my hands on the next one.

Kalin: She is the Halfling daughter of the Air court King. Although
she didn’t have any powers in the beginning of the book, her powers slowly
manifest during the book. I’m glad she didn’t just know how to use her power. No
one can just get power and be like wham bam thank you ma’am. She also had a
kind heart and she is very strong. When could have crumbled, but she stood tall
and did what was needed to be done. Kalin is going to be a force to be reckoned
with and I pity the fool that crosses her.

Rowan: Prince of the fire court. He is tall, dark, and handsome.
Oh and not to mention that sexy eyebrow piercing. He is one tough son of a gun.
How he manages to move on from what happened in The Shadow Prince is beyond me.
That was devastating and I cried. He is powerful as heck and he is awesome with a
sword. He doesn’t like to answer questions and doesn’t like to get close to
anyone. When he does let his guard down you better get a napkin because you are
going to drool. He is the whole package ladies…..so back off he is mine :D

Ariel: Kalins best friend in the book. I don’t want to say
she is a servant….so lets just say she is helping Kalin out with the entire
princess stuff. I can tell she was a little feisty from the beginning and I was
right. She is one chick you do not want to mess with. Do mot let her cuteness
fools you, she has a sword and she knows how to use it.

4.5 Stars

ABOUT STACEY O’NEALE

Stacey O'Neale lives
in Annapolis, Maryland. When she's not writing, she spends
her time fangirling over books, blogging, watching fantasy television shows,
cheering for the Baltimore Ravens, and hanging out with her husband and daughter.

Her career in
publishing started as a blogger-turned-publicist for two successful small
publishers. Stacey writes young adult paranormal romance and adult science
fiction romance. Her books always include swoon-worthy heroes, snarky heroines,
and lots of kissing.

Stacey loves hearing
from readers. Follow her on Twitter @StaceyONeale, look for her on Facebook,
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"Filled with betrayal and intrigue, THE
SHADOW PRINCE is a dark and twisty novella from an exciting new
author!"

Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today
Bestselling Author

Sixteen-year-old Rowan has spent most of his life
living among the mortals—learning to control the element of fire, impatiently
awaiting the day his vengeful mother, Queen Prisma, will abdicate her throne.
When he finally returns to Avalon for his coronation, his mother insists he
must first prove his loyalty to the court by completing a secret mission:

Kill Kalin, the half-human, half-elemental
daughter of the air court king.

Willing to do anything to remove his mother from
power, he agrees to sacrifice the halfling. He returns to the mortal world with
his best friend, Marcus, determined to kill the princess. But as he devises a
plan, he starts to question whether or not he's capable of completing such a
heinous task. And what price he will pay if he refuses?

Rowan is the price on the fire and wants nothing more than
to become the king and free his people. His mother will let him lead….on one condition;
he has to kill the air king’s half elemental daughter.

What will he choose: Save his people or save Kalin hoping she can save them all?

Rowan is only 16 and his mother expects him the create
treason. What kind of mother does that, the crazy kind that’s who? His mother
is an awful lady and someone needs to deal with her. He also has twin step siblings and they are
just like his mother. Ok, not really, but they are in the makings of becoming
evil. Lol

To be a novella this was a very entertaining read. I usually
don’t like the short stories, but this one was jam packed with useful info
along with a lot of action. It wasn’t a waste of time. I recommend you read
this before you read Mortal Enchantment. Things will make more sense if you do.

Marcus: He is a Gabriel Hound. His father is a hound and his
mother was a human, so that makes him a Halfling. He also happens to be Rowans
best friend. Oh, and Rowan’s mother can control him, not just him but all
hounds. Talk about scary and having no control over your actions. He seems like
a sweet guy that just wants to be free and be with the girl he loves.

May 8th. (:

Tiffany and Ryan

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